Supply Chain Optimization Manager

Airgas • Independence, OH

1d • $110 - $135

About The Position

Airgas is Hiring for a Supply Chain Optimization Manager in Independence, OH! The Supply Chain Optimization Manager shall direct the team of optimization analysts, overseeing both the tactical and strategic supply chain modeling functions. This role will also support and lead the development of optimization tools and systems to further enhance AMG modeling capability, necessitating close collaboration with the Air Liquide group regarding these solutions. The Supply Chain Optimization Manager will play a critical, hands-on role in shaping the future of Airgas's supply chain strategy and execution through advanced analytical modeling and process enforcement. This role requires a strong blend of strategic thinking, technical expertise, and collaborative leadership. We are looking for you !

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in supply chain, logistics, operations management, mathematics or related field.
• 10 or more years of supply chain experience, specifically related to optimization modeling.
• Must possess outstanding analytical skills, with the ability to learn customized Supply Chain optimization programs.
• Must possess project management skills, with the ability to lead cross functional groups to a common objective.
• Must possess excellent communication skills, be able to explain the “why”.

Nice To Haves

• Masters degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Develop and enforce supply chain optimization processes: Establish, document, and continuously refine standardized optimization processes across all supply chain functions, including sourcing, production planning, inventory management, and logistics. This includes defining clear inputs, modeling standards, output interpretation, and governance structures to ensure models are consistently applied and deliver actionable, measurable results that drive business value and efficiency.
• Work closely with Air Liquide group to develop optimization modeling tools of the future, leveraging AI and other technologies: Act as the primary liaison with Air Liquide's global innovation and digital teams to influence the development and adoption of next-generation optimization technologies. This involves staying abreast of the latest advancements in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), and prescriptive analytics to identify and pilot cutting-edge tools that will enhance the precision, speed, and scope of Airgas's supply chain modeling capabilities.
• Lead Airgas pilot of LIM.Optim S&OP model in the US: Spearhead the successful implementation and change management associated with the LIM.Optim Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) model within Airgas's US operations. This leadership responsibility includes defining the project scope, managing the internal cross-functional team, overseeing data readiness, configuring the model to reflect Airgas-specific constraints and objectives, validating model accuracy, and driving organizational adoption to ensure the tool becomes the authoritative basis for strategic planning decisions.
• Collaborate with Production, Logistics, and S&OP/S&OE teams on model input and output: Serve as the crucial link between the technical optimization models and the operational business units. This necessitates deep collaboration with Production teams to ensure accurate capacity, cost, and lead-time data are incorporated; with Logistics to model transportation costs and network constraints; and with both S&OP (Sales & Operations Planning) and S&OE (Sales & Operations Execution) teams to align model outputs with long-term strategic plans and short-term execution schedules. Furthermore, the role involves clearly communicating complex model outputs to non-technical stakeholders, translating technical recommendations into actionable business strategies.
• Manage optimization analysts, focusing on strategic, S&OP, and S&OE modeling horizons: Recruit, train, mentor, and lead a high-performing team of optimization analysts. Direct the team's focus across the full planning spectrum: Strategic Modeling: Long-term network design, capital investment justification, and capacity expansion planning (3-5+ year horizon). S&OP Modeling: Monthly planning cycles, balancing supply and demand, inventory targets, and aggregate production plans (12-18 month horizon). S&OE Modeling: Near-term scheduling, sequencing optimization, and dynamic response to operational disruptions (daily/weekly horizon).Ensure the team's work is aligned with overall business objectives and delivers high-impact, analytically sound recommendations across all planning horizons.

Benefits

• We care about and support our Airgas Families. This is evident not only through our competitive compensation but also through a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision plans, short-term and long-term disability, life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), pre-tax commuter transportation benefit, parental leave, vacation, sick time, floating holidays, jury duty and funeral/bereavement leave, and paid holidays for all eligible full-time employees. Additionally, we offer our eligible employees a 401k plan with company matching funds, tuition reimbursement, discounted college tuition for eligible employees’ dependents, and an Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children. Associates who are members of collective bargaining units should review their bargaining agreement to determine whether they are eligible for some or all of the benefits described here and to see any special terms or conditions for eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees